Pitt, CMU finances analysis

INVESTIGATION

Opening the Books

Investigating how Pittsburgh’s wealthiest universities invest their billions

This series explores the complex web of university finances. From scrutinizing overseas investments to probing how endowments are being tapped, we bring to light the financial maneuvers shaping academia.

STORIES

INVESTIGATION

Opening the Books

STORIES

More professors lack job security. How does that impact teaching, learning and working in Pittsburgh?

Grad students at Pitt, CMU say their wages aren’t keeping up with rising cost of living

Pitt has a $5.5 billion endowment. Should the university spend more to lower college costs?

Breaking down the billions: Understanding university endowments at Pitt and CMU

Tech funding trough or ‘war-machine pipeline’? At CMU, defense dollars total billions

Pitt and CMU have grown wealthier through private, offshore investments. We followed the money.